How to make your home smell like Christmas

Freshly-cut pine trees, hot mulled wine and homemade mince pies; the scents of Christmas are like a warm hug, guaranteed to put a smile on your face. From comforting classic scents to zesty modern alternatives, there’s a festive fragrance for every taste and preference. Are you looking to incorporate fragrances into this year’s festive decorating efforts? Read on to discover how to make your home smell like Christmas.

Which scents smell like Christmas?

Christmas smells different to everyone, but there are a few trademark scents that ooze festive warmth.

Gorgeous gingerbread

Nutmeg, cinnamon and brown sugar are some aromas that make up a gingerbread scent. This combination of sweet and spicy tones will leave your home smelling like freshly baked cookies.

Bold berry

If sweet scents tickle your fancy, bold berry offers the perfect Christmas home fragrance. While this aroma definitely hits the festive brief, it can also be used all year round.

Festive spice

If you’re unsure of your ideal Christmas fragrance, you can’t go wrong with festive spice. This nostalgic aroma will instantly get you in the yuletide mood with a glorious blend of warm spices. You’ll enjoy a mix of nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves and even orange notes.

Christmas home fragrancing methods

You’ve picked your favourite scent, but how will you bring it into your abode? Here are our top fragrancing methods to make your home smell like Christmas:

. Decorative Christmas candles
. Seasonal tealights
. Festive reed diffusers
. Christmas potpourri
. Merry foliage and flowers

Decorative Christmas candles

The humble candle is the go-to fragrancing method for many – and with good reason. Not just a great way of bringing an intense burst of aromas into a room, decorative Christmas candles also create mood lighting, the perfect atmosphere for relaxing.

Seasonal tealights

If you love a Christmas candle’s ambience, go all out with extra tealights. They’ll boost your home fragrance and bring added warmth from their flickering flames. Whether you incorporate them into your tablescape or add them to the mantel, pop your tealights into beautiful candle holders for added luxury.

Festive reed diffusers

For a low-maintenance fragrance, opt for a Christmas diffuser. You can leave these dotted around your home, flipping the reeds once a week to ensure they last the entire festive season.

Christmas potpourri

Not too dissimilar to a diffuser, you can leave Christmas potpourri and know it’ll keep your home smelling festive with no fuss. Add potpourri to your favourite decorative bowls for a beautiful addition to your living room, bedroom or hallway. Whenever you feel the aroma becoming muted, top up with essential oil to give it a boost.

Merry foliage and flowers

Want to go au naturel? Fill your home with foliage and flowers to enjoy fresh fragrances. From a real tree for the living room to Christmas flowers for your dining table, that delicious natural scent will bring memories rushing back from past Christmasses. Dried fruits aren’t just a crucial part of decorating; they add a zesty scent too!

There are so many scents to choose from this festive season. With the selection of fragrancing methods, there’s something for everyone. For more Christmas interior inspiration, check out our complete guide to decorating your home.